Near Elderly (1 & 2 Person Households)
Register for a MPHA Rent Café Portal account and complete the online pre-application process.
MPHA will only be accepting online applications for the Public Housing Near Elderly Waiting List through the MPHA Rent Café Portal. Applicants will need to visit the portal website to register an account and complete the pre-application process. To register your account you will need a valid email address and your full social security number.
Click on this link to open the MPHA Rent Café Portal website: portal.mphaonline.org
From the portal home page click ‘Applicant Login’ in the upper right corner of the page. On the next screen select ‘Click here to register’ to begin the registration process. Once you complete the registration information, the portal will confirm the registration was successful and you will begin the pre-application process. Once you have completed your pre-application you will receive an email confirming your pre-application was submitted for review.
What If I Need Help?
If you need assistance with registering your account or completing the pre-application process you can reach out to MPHA several ways for help.
- Call: 612-342-1451 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday)
- Email: MPHAapplications@mplspha.org
- Come visit MPHA’s main office located at 1001 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55401 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday)
If an accommodation is needed to complete the pre-application process please call 612-342-1451.